“As for me, I always train for 12 rounds just in case. I don’t train for three, four, one, or 10 rounds – I have to train for 12 because you never know what will happen that night.”

Only God knows that. He is the only one who knows. He is only one who will know. And he is the only one who does know.

I’ve worked in construction, in a factory sewing clothes. I also sold flowers and doughnuts – just odd jobs to try to make 10 pesos, which is equivalent to 20 cents.

If you don’t have God in your life, you are nothing.

Even in my prime, I need God in my life because without God, we’re nothing.

Human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.

I’m just going to punch him and do my best. If the knockout comes, it comes.

I live my life like everyday is my last.

I’m not against gay people.

Imagine what I would have done with my fire-breathing fists.

It’s just a game. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

I never compare myself to anybody. I don’t look at my accomplishments compared to anyone. I’m happy with what I’ve accomplished in boxing.

Most of leaders in Philippine politics come from rich family.

Obey God’s law first before considering the laws of man.

Nothing personal – I am just doing my job.

I know what poverty is.

I come from a poor family.

Success demands singleness of purpose.

Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.

Everyone has a will to win but very few have the will to prepare to win.

Many of the things that seem impossible now will become realities tomorrow.

Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.

The lion is most handsome when looking for food.

The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.